ReThink Disposable

Blogs from our national ReThink Disposable Team

Take Action to Fight the Trash Crisis!

Connecticut is out of places to put trash. We generate far more waste than we can dispose of in-state, and the cost of shipping it to landfills in Pennsylvania and Ohio is rising. We need to make less trash! HB 5524 attacks the trash problem at the source. Take action!

Marta Young, Clean Water Action, Zero Waste Specialist, Marta Young

Marta Young to Represent Clean Water Action at Global Plastic Meeting in Malaysia

March 4, 2026 | By Amy Goldsmith

Clean Water Action is proud to announce that our Zero Waste Specialist, Marta Young, has been selected as one of 16 representatives from the U.S. to attend the Break Free From Plastic’s (BFFP) Global Members Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this fall.

During Government Shutdown: Exploring Reusable Solutions at Petrified Forest National Park

January 6, 2026 | By Jon Scott

Even with the park officially closed, I was able to get a tour showcasing all the different sustainable practices at Petrified Forest National Park. Read about the exciting changes being made as a result of Clean Water Fund’s ReThink Disposable collaboration with the park concession there.

Two employees pose near a rack of reusable water bottles for sale in a gift shop

Philadelphia’s Bring Your Own Bag Bill: How We Got Here and Why It Matters

January 6, 2026 | By Maurice Sampson

Philadelphia just took a major step toward sustainability. After years of advocacy, the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOBag) law is now in effect: cutting paper bag waste, supporting small businesses, and promoting equity by encouraging reusable bags. Smart policy, real impact, and a cleaner city for everyone.

Getting Dirty for the Data in Jamaica Plain, MA!

November 24, 2025 | By Kerry Doyle

What do plates,💩, and pickleballs all have in common? They’re all things we found in the trash at our downtown JP waste audit!

Image of Clean Water Action’s Zero Waste Organizer, Amber Schmidt!

Image of Clean Water Action's Amber Schmidt

Stamford Leads the Way in Cutting Plastic Trash and Costs

October 27, 2025 | By Kerry Doyle and Amber Schmidt

Local governments are on the front lines in the fight against plastic pollution and the City of Stamford is stepping up as a leader. This summer, Stamford’s Board of Representatives voted in favor of a new ordinance limiting the use and disposal of single-use plastic dining ware.